Independent Living Disabled

Independent Living

General information, and national and international organizations, concerned with Independent Living. (See FAQ)

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• - Links to papers on Independent Living philosophy and lists of Independent LIving Centers.
  
• - Listing of Independent Living Centers in the United States.
  
• - A web-zine dedicated to advancing an exchange of information and research about the international independent living movement of people with disabilities.
  
• - Supports people with disabilities and families in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California, who wish to use individualized funding to purchase their own services and supports. Project information, principles, hotline, and resources.
  
• - Exchange ideas on housing alternatives for people with autism, i.e., Group Homes, Live-in Caregivers, Co-ops, Intentional Communities, Housing, Homeownership, Waivered Services, non-profit organizations, grants and other programs for disabled or autistic
  
• - A national network of rural independent living centers, other programs, and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living. APRIL is an advocate for increased funding and policy changes to improve rural disability services.
  
• - Links to centers and resources for the United States and Canada.
  
• - A membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society.
  
• - A housing initiative designed to provide information and technical assistance on affordable housing issues to people with disabilities, their families, advocates, and service providers across the United States.
  
• - Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
  
• - This national nonprofit free of charge rehabilitates homes for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.
  
• - Promotes the opportunities of persons with disabilities to gain more personal and political power, self-determination, full participation and equality, both in Sweden and internationally through educational activities.
  
• - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the subject.
  
• - Britain's National Centre for information about independent living issues affecting disabled people.
  
• - Information, training, research and technical assistance in independent living.
  
• - Articles of interest to people with disabilities, wheelchair accessible homes, contractors that specialize in this field.
  
• - A site to preserve and promote the rich history and philosophy of the independent living movement.
  
• - A national umbrella organization which consists of local autonomous Independent Living Resource Centres (ILRCs). Each ILRC is community-based and controlled by and for persons with disabilities.
  
• - Resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, providers of services, Independent Living centers, and professionals.
  
  

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